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May’s mixed signals for the job market | #JobsDay June 2023

Katherine Gallagher Robbins — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:44:25 +0000

While May’s data had some bright spots, there are also some concerning findings, especially with cuts to programs like TANF and SNAP looming.

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Gen Z enters a strong job market – but the future is uncertain | #JobsDay May 2023

Katherine Gallagher Robbins — Fri, 05 May 2023 16:06:46 +0000

The job prospects for Gen Z are strong, but young workers face an uncertain economic future that could shape their earnings and careers for years to come.

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Black women’s unemployment hits a historic low – but there is more to do | #JobsDay April 2023

Katherine Gallagher Robbins — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:51:57 +0000

The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is starting off April with some promising news: Black women ages 20 and older have hit their lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in half a century of data, 4.2 percent. This is a good sign because it occurred at a time when Black women’s labor […]

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How Racism and Sexism Create the AANHPI Wage Gap

Vasu Reddy — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Data analysis shows how racism, sexism and ableism push Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women into lower-paid jobs and undervalue their work.

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Occupational segregation – a legacy of racism, sexism and ableism – is a major contributor to the wage gap

Jessica Mason — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

There are many contributing factors to the wage gap, including racism, sexual harassment, and a lack of family-friendly policies. For Equal Pay Day this year, our team took a closer look at occupational segregation.

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Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023

Katherine Gallagher Robbins — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today's new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.

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New Data on Disability Employment: Small Gains But Institutional Barriers Remain

Marissa Ditkowsky — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data about disabled people in the U.S. workforce. The data reveal noteworthy increases in the size and employment rate of the disabled population, as well as deep and persistent gaps in labor force participation and employment, especially for women, Black, and Latinx people with disabilities.

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Black women have done a lot for the economy and the country. We need to do more for Black women. | #JobsDay February 2023

Jessica Mason — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This month's #JobsReport drops at the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth – so we took a close look at how Black women are faring. And it's pretty clear that while Black women have done a lot for the economy, the economy – and policymakers – need to do a lot more for Black women.

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It’s 2023: Are We in a Recession or Not?

Katherine Gallagher Robbins — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

What, exactly, is going on with the economy these days? On one hand, there are headlines about an impending recession and on the other hand the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Rents are declining a bit, but still up hugely over the last year. And what about the cost of eggs?!

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Unions Close Wage Gaps – but Too Few Workers Are Unionized

Jessica Mason — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data on union members in the United States, showing small declines in the rate of union membership over the last year. Our analysis shows that while unions raise wages – especially for women – far too few workers were able to access their benefits in 2022.

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